The nurse is preparing to start an IV in the hand of a client who has very small veins. Which actions would be useful in dilating the veins? Select all that apply
1. Position the hand at heart level.
2. Stroke the vein.
3. Have the client clench and unclench the fist.
4. Slap the back of the client's hand.
5. Massage the vein.
2; 3; 5
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After performing a vaginal examination on a laboring woman, the nurse charts: 80 percent, 5 cm, -1 . Which is a correct interpretation of the data?
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The therapeutic communication technique of suggesting is appropriate to use when it:
a. meets the patient's unmet dependency needs. b. shifts responsibility from the patient to the health care professional. c. is used during the working stage to present alternative coping strategies. d. is used early in the nurse-patient relationship to provide sound, everyday advice.
The nurse reviews nursing implementations that can help relieve the stressors of hospitalization for a child to include: (Select all that apply.)
a. Providing a consistent caregiver b. Keeping explanations to a minimum c. Encouraging parents to stay with the child d. Discouraging play in order to keep the child calm e. Allowing the child to make as many choices as possible